Democratic Alliance (DA) Young Leaders Programme 2025

🏛 Democratic Alliance (DA) 📍 South Africa 📅 2025

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About this opportunity

The DA Young Leaders Programme is a political leadership learning and development programme for South Africans aged 18 to 35 who align with the DA’s values. Over one year, participants will broaden political knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills, and will conceptualise and undertake a leadership project to expand their influence and leadership abilities.

Benefits & funding

Participation in a leadership development programme, sessions on leadership and personal development, opportunity to implement a leadership project, and related training and networking opportunities.

Eligibility

Open to all young South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 who demonstrate leadership excellence and align with the DA’s vision.

How to apply

Visit the official DA YLP page for information and use the apply link to submit your application.

Other editions of this programme

Young Leaders Program 2027 in Africa (2027)
DA Young Leaders Programme 2026 (2026)
Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders 2025 (2025)
Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders 2024 (Cohort 4) (2024)

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Key facts

TypeTraining Programme

FundingFully funded

OrganiserDemocratic Alliance (DA)

LocationSouth Africa

Open toOpen to South African citizens who reside in South Africa or are returning to the country for the start of the programme

Age18–35 years

RecurrenceAnnual

Open to all subjects Political Science / International Relations

Also listed on

· Opportunity Desk
· Mladiinfo (Europe / Balkans)

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